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If you’re looking for a trustworthy source for information on health care issues that affect Pennsylvania physicians and medical practices, you’ve come to the right place!

Apr 1, 2022, 09:44 AM
State Medical Boards Respond to PAMED’s Request for Clarity on Opioid CME Requirements
In a letter to Pennsylvania's state medical boards, PAMED asked for clarification on opioids education requirements for licensure. Here is the response we received.
Mar 30, 2022, 00:00 AM
Resident and Student Research Reviews Spring 2022
Earn Category 1 and patient safety/risk management credits as you critique resident and student research and help junior physicians to improve their communication and presentation skills
Mar 28, 2022, 18:50 PM
Philadelphia Psychiatrist Earns Distinguished Service Award from Pennsylvania Medical Society
Mar 3, 2022, 10:40 AM
Thomas Jefferson University Professor Awarded PAMED Voluntary International Service Award
Patricia C. Henwood, M.D., associate professor and director of Global Strategic Partnerships, Office of Global Affairs at Thomas Jefferson University, was recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) with a Voluntary International Service Award for her focus on global health, humanitarian emergencies and point-of-care ultrasounds.
Mar 2, 2022, 13:38 PM
Penn State Health Physician Recognized as “Everyday Hero” By Pennsylvania Medical Society
Feb 17, 2022, 12:34 PM
A Busy End to January in Harrisburg
There’s been no shortage of legislation on the move this week in Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania Medical Society has been keeping tabs on issues involving IMGs, institutional licensing, and amending the Pennsylvania state constitution
Feb 17, 2022, 09:38 AM
Kishan Patel, MD: Member At-Large
Feb 17, 2022, 09:38 AM
Mariya Reztsova (Drexel College of Medicine): Vice Chair
Feb 17, 2022, 09:37 AM
Melissa Pell, MD: District 6
Feb 17, 2022, 09:36 AM
Mylaina Sherwood, MD: District 11
Feb 16, 2022, 15:55 PM
Core Skills for Physician Leaders - Onsite Training

How can physician teams better collaborate? PAMED's new Core Skills for Physician Leaders series provides a customized, cost effective training at your health care facility.
Jan 21, 2022, 15:21 PM
Risk Management 101 for Practice Managers 🔒
There's more to Risk Management than Malpractice.
Jan 18, 2022, 09:58 AM
Wayne County Gastroenterologist Inaugurated as Pennsylvania Medical Society’s 172nd President
David Talenti, M.D., a gastroenterologist who practices in Wayne County, was inaugurated as the 172nd president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, Jan. 8, 2022.
Jan 14, 2022, 11:00 AM
COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule
In Pennsylvania, CMS will begin monitoring and enforcing compliance of Phase 1 on January 27, 2022 and Phase 2 on February 28, 2022.
Jan 12, 2022, 15:56 PM
COVID-19 Antiviral Pill in PA
On December 22 and December 23, 2021 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency use authorizations (EUA) for a Pfizer and Merck oral antiviral for treatment of COVID-19 respectively.
Jan 12, 2022, 11:08 AM
PAMED Tracking Movement on Two Bills This Week
PAMED has been actively monitoring movement on two bills that affect our members in the Pennsylvania State House this week
Jan 10, 2022, 09:08 AM
CDC and PA DOH Recommend Pfizer Booster Dose For Children Ages 12 And Older Following Federal Approval
This week the CDC and the PA Department of Health confirmed that children ages 12 and older are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster.
Jan 5, 2022, 13:58 PM
Bills Ensuring Prescription Savings Protections for Elderly Pennsylvanians Signed by Gov. Wolf
Recent legislation signed into law by Gov. Wolf ensures prescription savings protections for elderly Pennsylvanians.
Jan 4, 2022, 10:07 AM
Understanding the No Surprises Act: Federal Legislation Passed Aimed at Curbing Surprise Billing and Interim Final Rules Issued-PAMED joins AMA and other stakeholders in submitting comments
Dec 22, 2021, 14:47 PM
FDA Authorizes First Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19
On Wednesday, the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Paxlovid, an antiviral pill for oral use, to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and children ages 12 years of age and older.

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